Macronutrients and Balanced Eating
These three macronutrient groups provide energy to the body.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
This is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S.
What is cardiovascular disease?
This meal is considered the most important of the day.
What is breakfast?
Active individuals often get hungry this many hours apart, making two lunches necessary.
What is every 4 hours?
The average life expectancy in the U.S. is this many years.
What is 78.5 years?
This percentage of your diet should come from nutrient-dense foods, according to basic food plan tips.
What is 85-90%?
This amount of oily fish should be consumed each week for heart health.
What is 7 ounces?
This percentage of people who have successfully lost weight eat breakfast regularly.
What is 78%?
To ensure a balanced lunch, it should contain at least 500 calories and food from this many food groups.
What are 3 to 4 food groups?
This percentage of cancer cases can be prevented by dietary changes.
What is 33%?
These are two common sources of soluble fiber. (Give 2 sources)
What are oatmeal and kidney beans? (Could include a variety of vegetables, beans, and fruits)
This food/food group(s), rich in potassium, can help lower blood pressure.
What are fruits and vegetables?
These are two healthy options for a quick breakfast. (Give 2 options)
What are yogurt with fruits and nuts, a fruit smoothie, trail mix, breakfast sandwich, whole grain cereal, bagel, etc.?
This strategy can help prevent overeating at dinner when you get home.
What is eating a healthy snack/second dinner earlier in the day/afternoon?
This dietary recommendation helps manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
What is spacing carbohydrates appropriately throughout the day, consuming soluble fiber, or walking after meals? (Additional ideas considered with rationale)
These are the two types of fiber and how they benefit your health.
What are soluble and insoluble fibers? (Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol, blood sugar control; insoluble increases fecal bulk)
This is the primary dietary change recommended by the DASH diet for reducing hypertension. (Give 2 examples)
What is increasing servings of fruits, vegetables, and dairy, and reducing fats, oils, and sodium?
This is why eating breakfast is important for dieters.
What is preventing overeating later in the day, which can lead to weight gain?
These are two healthy appetizer options when dining out.
What are shrimp cocktail, fruit, breads with oil, hummus? (Additional ideas considered with rationale)
These two lifestyle habits help reduce cancer risk.
What are regular exercise and stress management? (Additional ideas considered with rationale)
This is how a healthy gut microbiome can influence athletic performance. (At least 1)
What is improved performance, reduced inflammation, and potential optimal hunger signaling through a diverse microbiome?
These two nutrients are crucial for maintaining strong bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
What are calcium and vitamin D?
In a study, this breakfast group lost more weight over 32 weeks than a low-carb group.
What is the group that ate chocolate cake with protein?
A balanced gas station meal should contain this many calories.
What is 600-1000 calories?
Excess sodium intake negatively affects this aspect of bone health.
What is calcium absorption, leading to weaker bones?